I like this place best for Indian buffets in Albany(Latham) area. They have several cold side…read moresalads, fresh fruit, and at least 2 desserts normally. One is always rice pudding. Their lunch buffet (weekdays) is 14.95 and it always includes at least 1 meat on the buffet besides chicken, which I appreciate. Most Indian buffets are chicken dishes only. I find the seasonings used here to be pleasantly well done- it is never bland/lacking in flavor and it is also (when spicy) never overwhelming/too hot to enjoy. We're very fond of Indian buffets so have been looking in this area for a while; this is the best we've found so far. Attentive servers bring water and clear plates regularly. Restaurant is very clean and well run. Enjoy it!

Excellent restaurant food is delicious. They do a great job with presentation and food seems fresh…read moreand well cooked. Slightly strange atmosphere as it is always all middle aged male staff but they are pleasant and attentive. May be cultural but I have never experienced that before. That being said, we have been there several times and ordered take out from that. Definitely we will continue to go back

Reviewing this spot again after nearly 4 years!…read more In my eyes, this spot has withstood the test of time. Maharaja still holds a dear place in my heart. The food is always exactly what I'm hoping for, and the service is always quick. I don't have to wait very long to get my food, and I always leave happy. My go-to is the Chicken Vindaloo. I have a pretty solid heat tolerance, and I don't recommend this to anyone that can't handle a bit of heat... I sometimes find myself sweating after this dish, but it is so worth it. My wife orders the Chicken Tikka Masala and it's also very delicious. I've tried a few chicken tikka masala dishes in the area (by extension of my wife) and this is my favorite. The sauce is a rich, buttery sauce that tastes amazing, and the chicken is always so tender. We share a helping of rice for the chicken tikka masala and vindaloo. It is plenty of food and we typically leave with leftovers (which reheat nicely). I do also love the copper-wear. Some of the appliances are getting a bit dented, and unfortunately the window in the front is cracked and I notice these small things, but the food is good enough for me to look past that.

As a vegetarian, I often keep my choices simple and focus on dishes that truly reflect authenticity…read moreand balance of flavors. During my visit, I ordered the classic yellow dal tadka and Kashmiri dum aloo and both exceeded my expectations. The dal tadka was comforting and beautifully prepared, with the perfect consistency and a well-balanced tempering that enhanced the natural flavor of the lentils without overpowering them. It had that unmistakable homemade, authentic Indian taste that is surprisingly hard to find. The Kashmiri dum aloo was outstanding. The potatoes were perfectly cooked, absorbing the rich, aromatic gravy infused with traditional spices. The depth of flavor, subtle heat, and creamy texture were exactly how this dish should be prepared. Honestly, I haven't tasted such an authentic and well-executed Kashmiri dum aloo anywhere in America. Ambience was very nice and service was exceptional too. If you are looking for genuine Indian flavors prepared with care and authenticity, I highly recommend this restaurant. It delivers both quality and taste in every bite.

The chicken tikka masala was good and tasted fresh. I was too excited to take a picture before but…read moreit came with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of cream on top. The service was excellent. They are very friendly and clearly proud of the restaurant. It's a nice place for fast casual dining. It's nothing fancy, but it doesn't need to be and it's comfortable. This is probably the best Indian restaurant within 10 miles of the UAlbany area since Sitar left.

After wanting to go literally since it opened, and particularly encouraged by all the positive…read morereviews, my wife and I happened to be driving by for the Wednesday dinner buffet and had to stop! Shortly after we were seated there was a long line out the door, so certainly a popular spot, or at least for the dinner buffet. All told, we were a bit surprised to ultimately find the food just 'slightly above generic Indian buffet food.' Also, in spite the establishment's name, we asked twice for dosas but tragically none ever arrived. The meat dishes were primarily chicken, but varied and tasty. My favorite items were the tikka masala tofu and fritters.

Great food and people! If you're looking for authentic, delicious Indian fare be sure to save room…read morefor their platters and sides. The best India food I've had since visiting India. Love the farmers market already and Shitals is an extra perk for visiting. Great vibe and food!

Awesome place, very tasty Indian food. It's inside the Austrian Haus…read more Mainly for take out but you can sit in the hotel's lounge area to dine (food will still be in To go containers but you can ask for a paper plate) Obviously not for everyone, but for Indian food addicts or if you are looking for healthy, vegetarian, eco friendly dining choices, give this place a try. Owner: you really need to put the restaurant on Google maps too. I doubt there are any other Indian restaurants in the Dover area.

I frequent this place regularly and they are still five star in my book…read more They consistently deliver on fresh authentic flavors along with great service and the ambiance here is just so zen. Go here to satisfy your craving for Indian food, whether you like mild to spicy flavors!

We love this place. Fantastic Indian fare with a nice variety of choices and a full bar. My…read morecoworkers from India swear it's the most authentic Indian restaurant in the Capital Region. Service is very friendly and efficient. Reservations are highly recommended as seating for walk-ins is very limited. Ambiance is casual classy with some nice cultural murals on the walls.

This is an unusual review. As I understand it, the restaurant is in a "new location" which is…read moreaccessed through the side of an Indian grocery market and has been here less than a year. We came for the buffet and were seated at a table with a white paper table cloth that Harrison could draw on. As low budget as it gets. Our table rocked back and forth and the ambiance was lacking. It seems to be a work in progress. However, a nice epoxy-pour bar (complete with boats and fish and shells) was in one area and two large televisions were high up on the walls. The food was good and there were lots of dishes I didn't recognize, which I interpret to mean they have a lot of "non-standard" recipes on their buffet. Some might call that "authentic". It was a Saturday and they have a lunch buffet every day, though the weekday buffet might be smaller. In sum, it was $18 about 20-30 different items including multiple sauces and garnishes. Chicken, goat, fish... all were represented. I missed some of the regular items I see elsewhere but I can't exactly put my finger on what I wanted. It was a bit spicy which I appreciated, though my wife didn't. Fresh naan was brought to our table. We were never asked what we wanted to drink but cold water was brought and that was sufficient. Of note: there was no fruit on the buffet, and very few raw vegetables. I had hoped they would have had oranges or mangoes or something (for our toddler) but nope. Nor did the attached grocery store stock any fruit either. Huh? That was disappointing. It wasn't cheap, it felt like eating in a run-down garage, and it was very quiet as there was no background music at all. Not a great location to bring a date. But, we did talk to the owner on the way out and he was very kind. I hope to come back in half a year and see how it has improved. I wish them well.

A chowhound-type discovery for me. Rough but delicious! Buffet lunch daily, including naan cooked…read morefor you. 11:30-2:30 or later (I was on the later and it seemed to be fine. I write "seemed to be" because we did not communicate in the same language, other than smiles. Big room with tables and chairs through the grocery at new location now up the road towards east Greenbush. Yum!.

I've had quite a bit of Indian food in my day and honestly this is not my favorite. We had…read moremulligatawny soup, samosa chaat, chicken tikka masala, lamb Rogan Josh, shrimp mango curry and onion naan. I found the food to be very salty and they gave us 2 containers of rice despite ordering 3 entrees (got take out and didn't realize till we were home). Things I liked are the ease of ordering directly through them and not a 3rd party site on their website. Also, if you enroll in the rewards program on their site, they give 20% back of your ordering total for a future order which is the most generous rewards program I have seen. Additionally, the portion sizes are pretty large. I may return for the sole reason that I now have $15 in rewards but wouldn't otherwise return as the flavor of their food is not my fave Indian in the area.

Scammers. Sold a gift card to my elderly grandmother, and when I come in to use it they have…read morechanged the system and no longer accept the gift card she purchased less than 6 months ago. They were unapologetic and not helpful on top of a mediocre meal. "New management" good luck if this is how you run the place.